DEPARTMENT: Transportation
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Execute Joint Powers Agreements With City Of Apple Valley For Intersection Safety Improvement Project At County State Aid Highway 31 (Pilot Knob Road) And Upper 147th Street In City Of Apple Valley, County Project 31-118
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize the Physical Development Director to execute joint powers agreements (JPAs) with the City of Apple Valley for County Project (CP) 31-118.
SUMMARY
To provide a safe and efficient transportation system, Dakota County is partnering with the City of Apple Valley on CP 31-118. This project involves the preliminary and final design for converting the intersection of County State Aid Highway (CSAH 31) (Pilot Knob Road) and Upper 147th Street into a restricted three-quarter access intersection in Apple Valley (Attachment: Project Location Map). Previous analyses have shown that this reconstruction will improve safety and traffic operations at this location. The project is scheduled for construction in 2026.
A JPA with the City is required to define the roles and responsibilities related to design, use of City easements, construction coordination, and cost participation for CP 31-118. In accordance with Dakota County’s cost share policy, the cost participation for the intersection safety improvement project is 100 percent County’s share.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends authorization to execute JPAs with the City of Apple Valley for an intersection safety improvement project at CSAH 31 (Pilot Knob Road) and Upper 147th Street in Apple Valley, CP 31-118.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
The 2025 Transportation Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Adopted Budget includes $418,449.14 in County State Aid Highway (CSAH) funds for engineering services related to CP 31-118. An additional $3,240,000 in CSAH funds is programmed in the draft 2026-2030 CIP, with construction planned for 2026. In accordance with the County’s adopted policy, this intersection safety improvement project is fully funded by the County.
☒ None ☐ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, to provide a safe and efficient transportation system, Dakota County is partnering with the City of Apple Valley on County Project (CP) 31-118, a preliminary and final design project to develop plans and associated services for converting the intersection of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 31 (Pilot Knob Road) and Upper 147th Street into a restricted three-quarter access intersection in the city of Apple Valley; and
WHEREAS, the purpose and need for the project is to improve safety and traffic operations at the intersection of CSAH 31 (Pilot Knob Road) and 147th Street in Apple Valley; and
WHEREAS, the 2025 Transportation Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Adopted Budget includes $3,337,997 for engineering, land acquisition, and construction for CP 31-118; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends authorization to execute joint powers agreements with the City of Apple Valley to define the roles and responsibilities related to design, use of City easements, construction coordination, and cost participation for CP 31-118; and
WHEREAS, engineering, right of way, and construction costs will be 100 percent County’s share in accordance with the adopted County policy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Physical Development Director to execute joint powers agreements with the City of Apple Valley for County Project 31-118 subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
None
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Location Map
BOARD GOALS
☒ Thriving People ☐ A Healthy Environment with Quality Natural Resources
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☐ Excellence in Public Service
CONTACT
Department Head: Erin Laberee
Author: Saeed Kanwar